Symptoms and treatment of prostatitis

Prostatitis is an unpleasant urological disease, the probability of which in men increases directly with their age.

According to medical statistics, almost half of the male population after 50 years has some form of prostatitis.

The earlier the correct treatment for prostatitis is diagnosed and prescribed, the more complete and faster the recovery will be.

Definition and causes of prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the male prostate gland, which is a small and very specific glandular organ located next to the urethra and bladder.The main function of the prostate is to control male urination and produce secretions that form semen.The issue of prostatitis and treatment has been addressed for centuries.

Depending on the cause of the disease, acute prostatitis, chronic non-bacterial prostatitis and chronic infectious prostatitis are distinguished.Depending on the different forms of the disease, different treatment methods will be prescribed for different types of prostatitis.

Acute prostatitis usually occurs in young men and is most often infectious.From the urethra, the infection travels through the blood vessels or the lymphatic system to the male prostate gland, where an acute inflammatory process develops.If you do not consult a doctor at this time and do not treat this disease, then in a short period of time it will become chronic, where the structure, function of tissues and prostate cells are disturbed, which can lead to irreversible consequences.

The inflammatory process of the prostate can be caused and maintained for a long time by non-infectious factors.The main place among them is occupied by chronic spasm of the urethra, which leads to the involuntary reflux of urine into the prostate, causing inflammation of the latter.

There are many reasons that cause this disease, some of which should be mentioned:

• all types of sexually transmitted infections: ureaplasma, herpes, E. coli, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, trichomonas, etc.;
• low-quality sex life: insufficient, artificial prolongation of sexual intercourse, etc.;
• congestion in the pelvic organs and in a man's prostate;
• overweight, inactive lifestyle;
• stressful situations, various loads;
• immune system failure;
• general hypothermia of the body;
• hormonal imbalance;
• lack of essential microelements and vitamins in the male body;
• drinking alcohol and smoking, etc.

Only an experienced urologist can provide quick and effective treatment for prostatitis.Strictly speaking, chronic and acute prostatitis can be detected at any age.In older men, chronic inflammation of the prostate gland is the most common.

Symptoms in the treatment of prostatitis in men, diagnostic methods

Symptoms of acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate gland in men show themselves quite differently.The acute stage of the disease is characterized by local and general symptoms:

1. General lethargy.
2. Fatigue.
3. High body temperature - up to 40 degrees.
4. Chills, fever.
5. Weaknesses.
6. Headache.
7. Frequent urge to urinate, painful sensation during the process itself.
8. Weak urine flow or its complete absence, because the prostate can compress the urethra.
9. Acute pain in the perineum of varying intensity, in the groin area, lower abdomen - depending on the location of inflammation in the prostate in relation to the rectum, bladder neck, urethra.
10. The erection mechanism is temporarily disrupted, and there is a general decrease in potency.
11. A complex mental state of men develops.

Only after the symptoms of acute prostatitis have been accurately established, the urologist will be able to prescribe the correct treatment for prostatitis.

Chronic prostatitis does not have severe symptoms like its acute form.Often it is characterized by the absence of any obvious symptoms or has a mild course, mainly of a local nature.This may include:

1. Moaning, small pain in the perineum and surrounding area.
2. Pain can increase with sexual intercourse, urination and defecation.
3. A frequent urge to go to the toilet, a constant feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
4. Some discomfort during sexual intercourse.
5. Decreased sexual function and, as a result, impotence.

If unfavorable factors occur, exacerbation of the disease may occur with all the subsequent consequences.When the inflammatory process spreads widely, other organs adjacent to the prostate are also involved: epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, etc., the clinical picture of the disease varies.

To choose the right course and method of treatment for prostatitis of various etiologies, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis of the disease and make the correct diagnosis.Currently, doctors have a variety of methods to detect this disease in their arsenal.These mainly include:

• digital prostate examination;
• prostate secretion analysis;
• bacteriological urine analysis;
• general blood test;
• Ultrasound of pelvic organs and prostate gland;
• magnetic nuclear tomography;
• urography;
• computed tomography, etc.

Modern diagnostics make it possible not only to determine the presence of disease in the male body, but also to establish its cause and form.

General principles for the treatment of prostatitis

After establishing an accurate diagnosis, the urologist draws up an individual comprehensive program to cure the disease for each patient, using modern methods to treat prostatitis.It should be noted that long-standing chronic prostatitis cannot be completely cured, but every effort can be made to prolong the state of remission of the disease for many years.Treatment of acute prostatitis, if all the doctor's recommendations are followed, leads to a complete recovery of the patient.

Complex treatment for various types of prostatitis may include a combination of the following methods:

• immunocorrective therapy;
• antibiotic therapy;
• hormone therapy;
• various physiotherapy procedures;
• prostate massage;
• lifestyle changes;
• surgery, etc.

Treatment for bacterial prostatitis will be different from non-bacterial prostatitis.In the first case, it is necessary to take a course on the use of antibiotics from the group of fluoroquinolones, and in the second, a course on anti-inflammatory drugs.Treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis will consist of the use of antibacterial therapy along with beta blockers.Along with the treatment of the underlying disease, the use of symptomatic drugs, for example, antipyretics and pain relievers, is often necessary.Severe forms of prostatitis are treated with hormone therapy, but under the constant supervision of a doctor, during an inpatient stay.

Only an integrated approach to treatment can lead to lasting good results.Now each area of treatment for prostatitis needs to be discussed more carefully and specifically.

Antibacterial and hormonal therapy for prostatitis

As mentioned above, prostatitis is often infectious in nature.In this regard, a course of antibacterial therapy in the treatment of prostatitis is indicated for each patient, with the course of acute and chronic disease.Taking antibiotics eliminates the main cause of inflammation.The following groups of drugs have been shown to be effective in the treatment:

• tetracycline;
• macrolides;
• fluoroquinolones.

Alpha blockers are actively used in the treatment of prostatitis, aiming to relieve the spasm of the pelvic organs, thereby relieving the swelling of the prostate and stopping the return of secretions into this organ.As a result, there is a decrease in inflammation in the organ itself.It is important to take the medicine for a long time - up to 8 months.

At the same time, to improve the patient's well-being, it is necessary to take antispasmodics and painkillers.Shown as an aid in the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies: various soothing herbal infusions, dill seeds, motherwort, valerian, etc.Microenemas made from a decoction of lemon balm or chamomile are ideal for this purpose.

It is important to undergo antibacterial therapy under the guidance of a specialist;self-medication in this case is unacceptable.It can make things worse.Treatment for prostatitis with antibiotics requires complete exclusion of alcohol.

It is known that the development and function of the prostate gland directly depends on the hormones: estrogen and androgen.Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis may include taking hormonal drugs that will reduce the volume of the prostate gland and reduce the inflammatory process in it.

Herbal medicine and prostate massage

An important and important part of the treatment for prostatitis is the use of direct massage of the prostate gland.The therapeutic effect of this sequence is as follows:

• normalizes prostate muscle tone;
• increase blood supply to the prostate gland;
• increase the effect of antibiotics;
• restore channel function, etc.

This procedure should be trusted only to a professional doctor in a specialized clinic.

The essence of the procedure for the treatment of prostatitis is as follows: the patient, with his feet shoulder-width apart, leans forward and tries to relax.The specialist, spreading the patient's back with one hand, carefully inserts the index finger of the other hand into his rectum and massages the prostate gland for one minute, applying pressure and stroking.An effective massage should involve releasing a few drops of secretions into the canal.The prostate massage procedure is painful, but it cannot be substituted for the treatment of prostatitis.However, prostate massage has several contraindications:

• prostate cancer;
• cyst;
• prostate stones and some others.

Herbal medicine in the treatment of prostatitis in men is an additional method that has a good effect on the final result.The essence of herbal medicine in the treatment of prostatitis is the external and internal use of infusions, juices, decoctions of medicinal plants, for example: calamus, St. John's wort, burdock, etc. These methods have no negative side effects or negative effects on other organs.

Immunocorrection, physiotherapy and other treatment methods for prostatitis

General rehabilitation therapy and immunocorrection aims to restore the body as a whole, strengthen the immune system and prevent the manifestation of prostatitis in the future.Doctors prescribe multivitamins, minerals and other necessary substances that improve immunity, especially for chronic diseases.

Physiotherapy methods to treat prostatitis include actions aimed at activating blood circulation in the pelvic organs to increase the effect of antibacterial therapy.These include:

• magnetophoresis;
• electrophoresis;
• laser therapy;
• pulse current, etc.

At home, you can replace physical therapy with warm microenemas from decoctions of medicinal herbs.

Currently, many alternative methods are used for prostatitis and treatment, significantly expanding the capabilities of modern medicine and reducing the recovery period.For example, hirudotherapy removes blood stagnation in the pelvic organs, improves blood circulation and tissue nutrition.A course of neuromodulator therapy will effectively relieve pain in patients.

When treating prostatitis, it is important to take a course towards a healthy lifestyle.To prevent the disease from returning after the treatment of acute prostatitis or from ending the remission stage with chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to make significant adjustments to your life, to eliminate all the factors that trigger this unpleasant disease.Due attention should be paid to frequent walks, good sleep, absence of stressful situations, proper nutrition, avoiding smoking and alcohol, etc.

One of the treatment methods is surgery, which includes:

• radical prostatectomy;
• on seminal vesicles;
• circumcision;
• urethral tension;
• on the bladder neck, etc.

Keep in mind that this radical method is used very rarely and is ineffective.Surgical intervention is prescribed when prostatitis is treated in a chronic form, with developing complications.This treatment for prostatitis is used in cases where conservative therapy does not bring significant results.

After treatment for prostatitis, the doctor must prescribe a control test, based on which appropriate conclusions can be drawn.

Treatment with traditional methods and prevention of prostatitis

If symptoms of this disease appear, you must see a doctor and follow all his recommendations.Treatment for prostatitis of various types with traditional methods can only serve as an excellent addition to basic medical measures.Over the years, enough experience has been accumulated in getting rid of this disease;everyone can always choose an acceptable option for themselves.The main condition for the effective treatment of the disease, especially its chronic form, is the regular use of high-quality ingredients according to the prescribed recipe.

You can consider some effective recipes designed to combat prostatitis:

1. Propolis (200 g of any sunflower oil and 30 g of propolis are heated in a water bath, then the perineal area is lubricated with it for 2 weeks).
2. Honey (combined with the juice of various medicinal plants, taken orally 2 times a day, 2 tablespoons).
3. Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seed powder take 2 tablespoons before meals, 2 times a day).

Prevention after complex treatment for prostatitis can be considered not only proper nutrition, active lifestyle, but also regular protected sex.

Therefore, treatment for prostatitis in various forms always represents a whole complex of sequential steps.Only by strictly following all the instructions of the specialist can you get the desired results and get rid of this unpleasant disease.